Note
Version 2023.2 includes slight changes to the user interface. The icons of the resources tabs are now displayed vertically on the left. As a result of this change, depending on the software version that you use, the user interface may look different.
The 2D window displays pieces, stitches, and other shape related elements.
Tip
With your mouse in the 2D window, press Tab to maximize the window. Press Tab again to reverse the action.
You can navigate and select in the 2D window by:
Mouse
Before using the mouse to select or move pieces:
With that done, you can select and move pieces.
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Select a piece - click on the piece.
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Select multiple pieces - press Shift while clicking on the pieces. Alternatively, you can marquee select multiple pieces by dragging the mouse over them.
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Select the edge of a piece - click on the edge.
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Select an internal line
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On the Horizontal contextual menu, ensure Internal is selected.
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Click on the line.
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Move a piece - drag the piece.
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Move all pieces - hold down the spacebar (or the mouse wheel button) and drag the background.
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Zoom in/out - rotate the mouse wheel button. You can change how the rotation works in Preferences.
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You can also use the gizmo with the mouse to move, rotate, and resize pieces. For more information, refer to 2D Window Gizmo.
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Zooming is contextual, so the focus of the zoom depends on where your cursor is.
2D Window Toolbar
You can use the 2D window toolbar to change the display and navigate, as detailed in the following table.
Version 2023.3:
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Click to hide the toolbar. To display the toolbar, click Note: If you have hidden the toolbar, you can also display it by going to the Main menu and clicking View, then Show 2D Toolbar. |
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Toggle to display or hide textures. |
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Toggle to display or hide stitches. |
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Toggle to display or hide grading for pieces. |
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Toggle to display or hide internal lines. |
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Toggle to display or hide the grain line. |
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Toggle to display or hide the background grid. You can configure the grid in Preferences. |
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Toggle to display or hide guideline rulers. For more information, refer to Guidelines. |
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View all pieces. |
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Zoom in. |
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Zoom out. |
Note
Zooming is contextual, so the focus of the zoom depends on where your cursor is.
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